Teen's funeral sparks riots in Turkey

Tens of thousands of people turned out in Istanbul for the funeral of a teenager whose death from injuries suffered during last year's anti-government protests sparked violent demonstrations across Turkey.

Police used water cannon and tear gas on protesters. ULAS YUNUS TOSUN/EPAFireworks thrown by anti-government protesters explode behind riot policemen near central Taksim square in IstanbulAn injured woman is carried away after riot police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators in AnkaraAn anti-government protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask gestures behind a barricade that they set on fire during a demonstration in Ankara

Tens of thousands of people turned out in Istanbul for the funeral of a teenager whose death from injuries suffered during last year's anti-government protests sparked violent demonstrations across Turkey.

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Teen's funeral sparks riots in Turkey

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Tens of thousands of people turned out in Istanbul for the funeral of a teenager whose death from injuries suffered during last year's anti-government protests sparked violent demonstrations across Turkey.